If you have been charged with Shoplifting, you need an experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Lawyer to protect your interests. There are different levels of theft
offenses in the State of Minnesota, and a conviction for any type can have
serious consequences on your job, schooling, and living arrangements.
Former Prosecutor
At
The Rolloff Law Office, we handle the defense
of all types of crimes, including Shoplifting charges. We put to use our previous experience as prosecutors to help our clients earn the right results by giving them sound and considered legal guidance, based on over a decades worth of experience of criminal law practice.
Theft Crimes (Explained)
In the State of Minnesota, the
level of severity of a theft crime and the consequences one might suffer - if convicted depends on a number of factors. In many instances, the key question is how the State valued the property involved.
If you have been charged with a theft offense,
we can often get you a favorable outcome, particularly if you have no
prior charges or convictions. We can also help keep felony offenses off of your record ... by getting you into a diversion
program.
Theft
crimes carry potentially serious consequences, including jail sentences an looooong probation terms, not to mention a stain on your criminal record. With so much at
stake, it is crucial that you get sound guidance
regarding all your legal options. Let us help you make the best
decisions possible. Call The Rolloff Law Office for a FREE CONSULTATION - today - (612) 234-1165.
If an individual is convicted of Minnesota DWI, an experienced Minnesota Drunk Driving, Criminal Defense Attorney can help fill out forms necessary to circumvent the general rule to exclude certain people from entry - click here) to submit to the Canadian government to get a waiver or “pardon” from the ban to entry in Canada.
If you are not granted a waiver or “pardon” then you may not enter Canada for five-years after the completion of your sentence (not five-years after you were sentenced). That means five-years after you get off probation!
You will need to bring certified copies of your court papers with you to the border to prove that you have completed all the conditions of your sentence including fines, alcohol classes, probation, etc. A person barred from Canada because of a c criminal convictions can also apply for a Temporary Resident Permit.
All of these forms of relief (a pardon, temporary resident permit, etc.) require high application fees and a long waiting period to see if they are approved or not.
Given the complexity, long waiting periods, and application fees and attorneys fees involved in trying to get relief from a ban on traveling to Canada because of a DWI conviction in Minnesota or elsewhere in the U.S.,the best thing to do is to hire an experienced Minnesota DWI Defense Attorney to help you keep a criminal conviction off of your record and preserve your ability to go to Canada whenever you want.
You probably have a lot of questions --- feel free to The Rolloff Law Office (now!) to discuss your case: (612) 234-1165.
Disorderly conduct is often referenced (and used) as a catch-all for any random, disruptive criminal activity, activity
that disrupts the public peace --- and pisses-off a cop. That being said, being charged with this offense can have lasting repercussions ---- and you should get some FREE ANSWERS from an experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney.
Disorderly Conduct (Explained)
If you are charged with disorderly conduct, you could have been doing
any number of things. While this crime covers many activities, it is
prosecuted with targeted focus by the State of Minnesota.
You may have been in the wrong place at the wrong time or caught up
with the wrong group of people. Perhaps you don’t feel you did anything
wrong --- but instead are being found guilty by association. This is why you should talk to The Rolloff Law Office.
The Laws & Penalties
The offense of disorderly conduct can apply to many incidences. It is considered a misdemeanor
and is thereby punishable by up to 90 days in jail and $1,000 in fines.
You may face charges of disorderly conduct if you:
- Make loud or disturbing noise near residence or public buildings
that causes unreasonable distress to the people occupying said building,
- Direct abusive language or gestures at someone, knowing that those words or gestures are likely to provoke a violent reaction,
- Disturb any lawful assembly or meeting with the intent to disturb,
- Disrespect or defile the American flag or cause others to do the same, or
- Obstruct a sidewalk, road, or street with the intent of preventing its lawful use by others.
Charges like these are doled out in many circumstances and all too often because another law doesn’t apply. If you are facing this charge and you wonder what you did to deserve them, contact The Rolloff Law Office to discuss
your case today --- and what can be done to keep it off of your record.
All criminal charges should be taken very seriously by the experienced criminal defense attorneys that handle them. I am a former prosecutor ... I know you are going through a difficult
time with this case and I want to be the one to help. Call today: (612) 234-1165
A Minnesota Drunk Driving conviction may have many “collateral” consequences. These hidden consequences of a DWI conviction can include:
- Losing your job,
- Having your driver’s license revoked,
- Paying higher insurance rates
- Being dropped by your motor vehicle insurance company, Having your vehicle taken away by the police, etc.
In the last few years, a new "hidden" consequence of getting a Minnesota DWI has been hitting many people --- especially sportsman and those that alive close to Canada:
If you have a DWI conviction on your record, YOU MAY BE DENIED ENTRY INTO CANADA, regardless of whether you are going hunting or fishing --- or if your are traveling on business or other pleasures.
Canada & DWIs
One reason for this major consequence is that, unlike Minnesota, Canada takes a very strong approach to DWI --- treating 1st time offenders as felons. And, our neighbors to the north - like most countries - does not allow individuals people convicted of a felony in.
With a skilled, experienced, and aggressive Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney on your side, you can explore the alternatives for preventing yourself from being banned from Canada.
The Rolloff Law Office has helped many alternative dispositions to keep his clients ability to go to Canada intact including fighting the driver’s license revocations and DWI cases aggressively. If you need help with a DWI charge call the us for a FREE CONSULTATION: (612) 234-1165
The juvenile justice system in the State of Minnesota is structured differently than
that for adults; therefore, it is important you work with an expericed juvenile criminal defense attorney.
Differences Between Juvinele & Adult Court
Rather than being arrested, charged and found guilty of a
crime, a juvenile offender is apprehended, petitioned and found to have
committed an offense. Further, the juvenile is not sentenced to prison
but is given a disposition to be placed in a correctional facility.
A
juvenile between the ages of 10 and 17 who is suspected of committing a
crime will be treated much differently than a juvenile under the age of
10. When police apprehend a child under the age of 10, the case is
considered social services-related. Age is also an important
consideration when the juvenile is between 14 and 17. If a felony
offense is committed during these years, a juvenile may be tried and
sentenced as an adult.
In the majority of juvenile cases, law
enforcement officials refer the matter to a probation officer, and an
arraignment is scheduled if there is sufficient evidence to make a
conviction. The youth then either pleads guilty and receives their
disposition or pleads innocent and returns to court for a bench trial.
At the bench trial, the judge will either find the juvenile to be
delinquent and schedule a disposition hearing or dismiss the case.
A
juvenile who has been apprehended by police may not have any prior
experience with the juvenile justice system. An experienced juvenile criminal defense attorney might be able
to help advocate for the youth throughout the entire process with the
goal of either having the case completely dismissed or arguing for a
disposition that does not include time in a juvenile detention center. Call the Rolloff Law Office to talk about your juvenile's charges: (612) 234-1165
Sex
crimes, in the State of Minnesota, involving children can carry severe legal penalties/consequences, as many of
them rightly should. Anyone convicted of production, distribution and/or
possession of child pornography can face the prospect of prison time as
well as steep fines and a requirement to register as a predatory
offender. A conviction can ruin careers, reputations and one's
ability to live where they choose.
If you are arrested for a
crime involving child pornography, it is essential to seek experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney, immediately. If we are brought in right away, the
attorneys at The Rolloff Law Office can begin working with
prosecutors right away -- sometimes before they even file the case.
As a former prosecutor, I know that working to protect my clients' rights --- right away --- minimizes the damage their lives and reputations.
Child Pornography (Explained)
People are sometimes charged with crimes
involving child pornography --- if it is found on their computer, even if
they didn't know it was there. The Rolloff Law Office can work with computer forensic
experts to show how the images got there and who else may have been able
to access the computer.
Consequences
If you have been accused of a crime
involving child pornography, you must take it seriously. And, understand that you could be
facing a prison sentence a huge fine ... for the possession of
child porn. A conviction for distribution of it could land you even greater consequences.
If you or a loved
one has been investigated/approached by law enforcement for child pornography, call The Rolloff Law Office today for a FREE CONSULTATION: (612) 234-1165.
According to the laws of the State of Minnesota, Domestic Assault occurs when one member of a household commits one of the following acts against another member of the household:
- Infliction of bodily injury
- Infliction of fear of imminent bodily injury or assault
- Terroristic threats
- Criminal sexual conduct
- Interference with an emergency call
If you are charged with a Domestic Violence-related offense, you should consult with an experienced Anoka County Domestic Assault attorney to make sure you get a strong defense.
What happens if I am Arrested for Domestic Violence?
If the police arrest you for Domestic Assault or Violating an No-Contact Order, you could spend time in jail before you even get a bail hearing. Therefore, you need and experienced Anoka County criminal law attorney, to fight for your speedy release.
Court
At your initial hearing, the judge will determine if you pose a threat and may decide on one or more of the following preconditions to your release:
- a prohibition on threatening or committing additional acts of domestic abuse or harassment;
- a prohibition on harassing, annoying, contacting or communicating with the alleged victim;
- an order to stay away from the alleged victim’s home and workplace;
- a prohibition on possessing weapons; and
- a prohibition on possessing or consuming drugs or alcohol
Penalties for Domestic Assault
Domestic violence crimes may be charged as misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors or even felonies and may carry penalties including prison or huge fines. The sentence depends largely on the severity of the crime and whether the defendant has a history of domestic violence or other crimes. At the Rolloff Law Office, we work hard to minimize the effects of prior convictions.
If you or a family member has been charged with a Domestic violence-related crime, you need an experienced attorney from the Rolloff Law Office to defend you. Call today to set up a free consultation: (612) 234-1165.
